Business Details
41 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Disability Support Services
Since 1985, Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency has been a Calgary-based organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. Our mission focuses on developing opportunities for personal achievement through a holistic approach that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. We provide 24-hour residential support, community integration programs, and specialized services for brain injury survivors and individuals with developmental disabilities. Our team collaborates with clients, families, and community partners to break down barriers and promote independence. With decades of experience, we've served thousands through customized programs ranging from in-home support to full-time care.Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our community partnerships and evidence-based practices. We prioritize client autonomy while maintaining rigorous safety and compliance standards. Our organization operates transparently with clear communication channels for families and stakeholders. Through continuous program evaluation and staff training, we ensure services evolve with client needs. This long-standing dedication to excellence has made us a trusted resource for disability support in Alberta.
Services
Brain Injury Services
Developmental Disability Services
Residential Support
Community Integration
Children's Services
Indigenous Housing
Day Programs
Respite Care
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of specialized experience in disability support services
- Our holistic approach addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- We offer 24/7 residential and emergency support services
- Our team collaborates with families and community partners
- We maintain specialized programs for brain injury survivors
What people say
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Services
Brain Injury Services
Community-based support for brain injury survivors focuses on regaining independence through physical therapy and social integration. Our programs emphasize daily living skills development and community participation. Staff work with clients to maintain physical stamina while preventing social isolation through structured activities.
Developmental Disability Services
24-hour care programs help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve personal goals in home and community settings. Services include personal care assistance, life skills training, and community integration activities. Our team provides specialized support for individuals requiring total assistance with daily living activities.
Children's Services
Residential and respite care for children with disabilities includes educational support and recreational programming. Our three-bedroom facility provides stable housing while maintaining school continuity. Services focus on developmental milestones through structured daily activities and therapeutic recreation.
Indigenous Services
Kootenay Lodge offers supported housing for homeless Indigenous adults with disabilities. Our program combines stable housing with personalized support services. Staff provide cultural sensitivity while addressing complex needs through individualized care plans.
Day Programs
Structured daytime activities promote social engagement and skill development for individuals with disabilities. Programs include vocational training, recreational activities, and community outings. Our holistic approach addresses multiple aspects of personal development through organized daily schedules.
Questions
What services does URSA offer for brain injury survivors?
We provide community-based rehabilitation programs focusing on independence and social integration through physical therapy and daily living skills training.
Do you offer residential support for individuals with disabilities?
Yes, we operate 24-hour staffed residences and respite care facilities for adults and children with developmental disabilities.
How does URSA approach client care planning?
We use a holistic team approach involving clients, families, and community partners to create personalized care plans addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Are there volunteer opportunities available?
We offer diverse volunteer opportunities matching various skills to support our programs for individuals with disabilities.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our services cover Calgary, Airdrie, and the Kootenay Region with specialized programs tailored to each community.
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Reviews (4)
Megan Macosky
Jan 22, 2021
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I have had the pleasure of experiencing some of the wonderful fundraising events that URSA puts on each year, and I have always been blown away. Their Brain Art program is one of my absolute favourites, this is an amazing program that offers so many opportunities for the participants to explore their creative side, as well as express their emotions in a new way. It truly is a wonderful program that everyone should know about. My house is full of beautiful artwork made by wonderful people. I have heard first hand of the great things this program has done for the people who participate in it and
Jan Steyn
Jan 07, 2021
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I think we are lucky to have an organization like URSA right here in town. I have been to some of their events and have toured Easy Street and WOW is all I can say. This is an amazing facility that offers so much to the people who need it. Something that you and I can do without thought may be impossible to some, this facility offers them the chance to explore and understand real world situations. This really is a life changing facility that is run by people who really care. I am so proud to say I know of and support this great organization. I cant wait to see what wonderful things they do in
T. S.
Dec 14, 2020
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Someone bought my daughters Indigeous art. I'd like to buy it back please, it may be all that's left of her...
URSAs newest CubHouse is running like a residential school. 2/3 of the current families agree with this statement. This place has a high turn over. Once staff realizes their work environment is amazingly toxic, they have been dropping like flies and quitting.
Children have been forced to relieve their bodily fluids in shared dining spaces. No one saw a problem until a parent mentioned how dehumanizing this kind of treatment is. One child has never had a haircut their entire life (due
URSAs newest CubHouse is running like a residential school. 2/3 of the current families agree with this statement. This place has a high turn over. Once staff realizes their work environment is amazingly toxic, they have been dropping like flies and quitting.
Children have been forced to relieve their bodily fluids in shared dining spaces. No one saw a problem until a parent mentioned how dehumanizing this kind of treatment is. One child has never had a haircut their entire life (due
Ekpekurede Mark
Dec 15, 2017
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Great environment with excellent staffing for rehabilitation of People with developmental disabilities and brain injuries
